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SuitCase, on 08 December 2010 - 03:45 AM, said:

I know nothing about my city.

But my mother does

"my body is in the west,
my soul at the outskirts of east.
how shell i taste what i shell eat,
and how can it's flavour please me ?
i would rather all the goodnes of spain leave behinde,
to see the imeag of golden ruins.
... or go to BCBcon"

-medivle hebrew pome,very loosly translated.


yeah... i'm not comeing.

I hope I'd be able to come.

I really can't weigh in on which city as it's entirely dependent on the time of year (I live in New York and go to school in Chicago).

(nameless), on 08 December 2010 - 04:12 AM, said:

But San Diego has a zoo and an aquarium, who doesn't like either of those? Though I do know this awesome hotel in Anaheim that has a good breakfast in the morning and its really close to the medieval dining place.

Vegas has all kinds of stuff too.

So I guess Anaheim, San Diego, Seattle, Vegas

Well, I always wanted to travel to the USA. And, what the heck, going there to meet you, guys, will be really great!

But lets face it, as the money is not a problem for me, the time is. I work in france, and if I travel to the USA, I will try to take at least 2 weeks of holydays.

Well, mark me as interested. I will join you if I can.

The only thing I have with Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge is the fact that they are terrible tourist traps. And that they are much prettier in the winter than summer. But yeah there is a ton we can do, walking the strip in both places is rather fun. And GO KARTS YEAH.

Well, there are a lot of possibilities.

West coast you're basically looking at Seattle, San Francisco, or Los Angeles/San Diego (really they're close enough you can hit both pretty easily). If you went really crazy, there's Vancouver. Those are easiest for me as I can drive there, and if anyone else was along the way I could potentially give some rides, at least (I'm Oregonian).

Seattle is really not that interesting to me; I'd recommend against it. Its a nice place to live, but really, its kind of boring; trees and fish are cool and all, but really, what else is there?

San Francisco and Los Angeles/San Diego are both major cultural centers, and there are numerous amusement parks, museums, and various other things in the area. Downside: They're rather expensive, and you have to drive everywhere. I have a car, but it doesn't seat more than 5 people (I could borrow one that seats 7, but that'd be the limit), so we'd have to rent a car or whatever most likely unless several people are around. There is a lot of neat stuff down there, and obviously everyone loves Disneyland (Sea World is also cool, and San Diego has a kickass zoo).

All this sounds great and all, but southern california is also fucking crowded; yes, all cities are that way, but Los Angeles is kind of a shitty place really, and San Diego not far behind. There's lots of cool stuff there, but it all feels a bit oppressive under the mass of humanity.

Florida presents a lot of neat tourist traps, but that could easily make things quite spendy; its what we'd do there that would eat wallets. That said, it would certainly be fun, especially for those who have never been to someplace like Disneyworld, which is almost certainly the best amusement park on the planet, and there are also other cool places down there (the Kennedy Space Center for example, plus there's some natural shit which is cool). I'd enjoy it.

Boston, New York, and Philadelphia all have some cool cultural shit there, museums and the like, as well as various other forms of entertainment. I think Boston is cheaper, and really I think it'd be better overall in terms of bang for buck than New York. New York is probably the bigger overall bang of the three, though. I threw in Philadelphia because its another place up there which is kind of similarish in terms of having stuff.

So all in all, I'd be most interested in Florida and Boston, because there's nothing cool enough around me to justify coming here, and frankly I've been to San Francisco and Los Angeles often enough.

actually on second thought
don't go to nyc because i wouldnt attend this meet

Oh the cons of not living in the US.

SpaceMouse, on 08 December 2010 - 04:13 AM, said:

That's true. One way roads are a pain in the ass to deal with. But I've never been short on stuff to do there.


And I'd be fine with a place in Florida (because it's close), but due to it's geographical placement it's going to be out of the way for a lot of people. We need to pick somewhere centralized.

This post has been edited by CaptainBaconMan: 08 December 2010 - 02:12 PM

SkylineFaux, on 08 December 2010 - 12:52 PM, said:

Yep, you get the con of not attending the cons

Ah hah hah hah.

I am almost envious of those of you that can go. ^_^

MiwAuturu, on 08 December 2010 - 02:40 PM, said:

Ba-dum-psh.

How did I not see that?

I live in Minnesota and I have the funds to travel anywhere in the USA so I will probably be able to go. The only catch would be late July because I am on staff at Sogencon and cannot miss it.

As for location, I could suggest Bloomington, Minnesota. Home of the Mall of America. There are also two Water park/hotels near it. I could check on prices for staying at either of thos spots if you like.

If you are going to chose between Chicago and NYC, I would prefer Chicago because I could drive there (save on airfare) which means I might be able to help out a little finacially.

CaptainBaconMan, on 08 December 2010 - 02:10 PM, said:

there really isn't anywhere centralized in the US. the us, from east to west, is "a bunch of cities on the eastern seaboard, cornfields (with some cities in texas in the south), moutains, california's cities."
bcb cornfield meet 2011

Hey. Chicago doesn't have cornfields.

Indiana does.

Haven't any of you seen Children of the Corn? Not a chance I'm going to some damn cornfield to get sacrificed. Use a cotton field, I can't imagine any evil coming from cotton plants.

Hey guys, when you meet up, write on a sign "Lycan" and take a group picture with it.

This post has been edited by Lycan: 08 December 2010 - 04:08 PM

I don't know why New York is an option. I think that would be a terrible, terrible idea. New York is best enjoyed in a small group like two to four people. Having it with anything larger would only be a disaster. It'd be so hard to travel and it's not like you can just call up a taxi with.. ten or so people. So I dunno, I am venemously against it even though it would be the most convenient for me to travel to if we came to America (since all my relatives are in New Jersey)

Now, Chicago on the other hand...

Assuming you do go to Chicago, I'd list a few places I'd recommend we go.

Willis Building Skydeck

Navy Pier

ESPN Zone

Shedd Aquarium

Alder Planetarium

Millennium Park

Museum of Science and Industry

Brookfield Zoo

I've been to most of these places so I'd have no problem leading you around to stuff, although it may have changed a little since I was last there. I've been to Brookfield Zoo several times and Shedd Aquarium, Navy Pier, and the ESPN Zone once before. Take my word for it that all of these places are incredibly interesting and fun and I would easily recommend them as destinations over our four day period.

ESPN Zone Website

Shedd Aquarium

Brookfield Zoo

Willis Tower Skydeck

Navy Pier

And a bunch more information here: Chicago Traveler

This post has been edited by Susan: 08 December 2010 - 06:04 PM

on the subject of boston, i should probably do research on a few things to do, but immediately off the top of my head the following come to mind:

the museum of science boston - this place is really, really awesome. laser planetarium, an omni theatre, and a two-story van de graff generator. lightning shows. live animal exhibits. butterfly garden! this place is one of my favorite places in boston, and pretty cheap for a day.

duck tours - you get to drive around boston and the river in a duck boat, which were old ww2 vehicles that could switch between ground and water. the tour guides are always friendly and show some neat things about boston.

boston aquarium - penguins! pretty huge for an aquarium. outclassed by the atlanta one, though.

lots of things involving early us history - boston is pretty much the center of this kind of history.

pubs, pubs, pubs - there are so many cool places to eat in boston. a rich irish and italian heritage has left its mark in wonderful food diversity of where you can go.

Oh hey Susan, Navy Pier would be pretty cool to go to with a group and I'd always kinda wanted to go to that science museum. But that's just me swinging towards Chicago...

It might also help if we knew where people lived and how far they were able/willing to travel. As I said before, I live in Minesota and can travel to anywhere in the US. But Illinois, Nebraska, Montana is about my limit for driving. Anything further and I would fly.

I guess I'll toss in a few thoughts here, although I'm not likely to attend a BCBcon myself.

June-July is probably the best time to have the meet-up, especially for those Americans attending school, as it would be during the summer break for them. Also the weather would then be nicer in many parts of the United States.

New York City is expensive. I personally wouldn't hold a con there, just because of the expense involved for those that don't live in the area. Chicago may be better, although I think it depends where exactly in the city you stay. Hotels near the lakefront are likely to be more expensive.

There is merit in choosing a smaller city to host the con. For example, hotel costs are likely to be less. There are a couple of drawbacks too, the main one being that the con might be harder to get to for many people, especially if there isn't an airport nearby.

As for location suggestions... if you are at all interested in American history, I might suggest Williamsburg, Virginia. Boston is a nice city as well and definitely a good place to walk around, though it may be a bit expensive in terms of lodging. Another option, which I've never done myself but which may be more convenient for Taeshi, might be to hit the beaches of New Jersey, preferably the ones not too close to NYC.

Yea, BCBcon on the Jersey Shore!

I still support NYC, because it is not all that expensive if you know where you're going, a twenty dollar Metro card will basically get you anywhere in the city for days on end, and there are just so many places to go. Hit Katz's Deli in the ABC District which has really cleaned up now, head over to the Empire State Building, maybe meander around Central Park; you can't hold that many people in one place and not have a spot for large groups to be. I mean, where would all of the gangs hang out?

This post has been edited by Gameking218: 08 December 2010 - 08:35 PM

I would love to join you guys if you were heading to Chicago.
I would just need a ride (anyone live near Battle Creek, Michigan?), but I think I can save enough scrap money by the time June/July 2011 comes along.
If this does kick off, I MIGHT convince my folks to let me go.
That and I might not be able to make it to a couple of After-Graduation trips.

Another option is JAFAX 16. It's an anime convention at a local university, but it's free to enter and it's hosted June 25-26.
It has the typical cosplayers, AMV contests, occasional subbed movies and of course many original artists showing off their work. (I was actually gonna get a few tips from this really good artist, but I was short on time and left early)
Whether Taeshi and SuitCase wants to set up an art stall too is up to them. ($40 for a full table)
I've only been there once and it is a small convention, but it's a nice place to gather. I'm sure there are some nice hotels nearby too.

EDIT: Forgot to say, it's in Michigan. May or may not be better for some folks.

This post has been edited by Ved_of_Flames: 09 December 2010 - 12:58 AM

I'd like to go but it's not likely. the time frame you're talking about is when the Grey Knights and I are in full swing geting ready for the Decay of nations event. But when you narrow down a time and location itll be easyer to say.

Asuming I'd be Invited.

Well damm I really want to go, but i'm fifteen. even if it were closer to me like say in baltimore, Maryland, I still probably wouldent be able to come. Baltimore is my sugestion. The Baltimore aquarium is amazing and there's also a science museum we could visit. Dulles intl. Airport is close by so that might be helpful for people not on the east coast.

I would love to come along. summer would be best for me

How bout San Francisco, beautiful city.

I may or may not be coming, depending on far too many factors to list, and I may or may not tell you that I'm coming and/or reveal that I am actually in attendance, depending on how annoying I feel like being.

I'll just have to see how things turn out on my various ends.

(nameless), on 09 December 2010 - 03:55 AM, said:

That would be so cool! :3 I only live an hour from SF. But if we were to go than we should probably go during some kind of event so theres more to do.

Or Vegas, there might just be too many things to do in Vegas, besides it would look less weird if I wore my tux to Vegas then it would any where else.

P.S. Wearing a tux is fucking awesome, wore one to my friends wedding. I look damn good in a tux

We need to see how many people we have from the east coast versus the west coast.

I would LOVE to go but i'm one of the "terrifying prices" people. Aww.

This post has been edited by TheLightorTheDark: 09 December 2010 - 11:51 AM

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Ah, but if you do come, you will reveal your true self. That is not the way of the ninja.

You could say that you are actually me. See if you can fool anyone. ^_^

SF is boring

A poll is useless, as we care about who lives where rather than the absolute quantity

Finish the convention off with a re-enactment of the Search and Rescue arc.

On an unrelated note, I definitely can't make it, as I'm only 17 and my parents most definitely would not approve.

This post has been edited by Pick Yer Poison: 09 December 2010 - 03:56 PM

How about we make a list of all the 'cool kids' and where they live?

hahaha.
So far the popular choice is still Chicago seeing as it's closer to the middle of the US anyhow.
Anyone who can drive said road trip should carpool so that people who have money can join them.
From there it's pretty mush splitting costs and having fun.

Personally, I'd like somewhere warm, like the South. Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, etc...

I'll try to come if I can. It's difficult for me both financially and family-wise. Hopefully I'll be able to go.

Oh, and considering that a good handful of the readers are high school/college-age, you may want to put it sometime in the spring. Like, February. Doing it in January or late spring may be too hectic a time for some people to come.

This post has been edited by Kaxbe: 09 December 2010 - 08:43 PM

Vegas is awsome.

If this happens after June 24th I might be able to make it a part of my annual trip to Mexico.

No but seriously guys, let's make a list of all possible attendees and their range of travel.

I would love for it to be in Seattle..

It has..
The space needle,
Seattle aquarium,
The museum of flight,
Olympic sculpture park,
The Seattle waterfront,
Woodland park zoo,
The Fremont troll,
smith tower,
Ect. ect.

I've been around to a few of these places, like the spaceneedle (I go every year for new years.)
And the Fremont troll,
Seattle actually isn't as boring as people say it is.
And the troll,
well god damn it, its a troll.
A Troll.

I like how everybody came in here shouting their opinions, then when I asked for us to do something useful the thread dies.

Well, why don't you start the list?

I'd be attending.

Probably Chicago only but MrPants said he could pick me up so I dunno.

Probable
Taeshi
SuitCase
Sue
Carmen
Rukral
La Commie
SpaceMouse
Titanium Dragon
JHawkNH
Kaxbe

Sounds like they can go?
Ace
MiwAuturu
Pants
ClosetLucy
CaptainBaconMan
Frustrated_Writer
(nameless)
Lark
Lariat
Ved
Hentai13
Trev
Ninja

Improbable
Maverik
Ubertoast
Kou
Grass
Volgrand
whf
wacko
TheLightorTheDark
Cappucino

No
Mister Nikel
ILB
RickAstley
Kurokan
Oddguy
SkylineFaux
Hen Barrison
Pick Yer Poison

Put me down as definately an improbably attendee.